He was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Kansas City, Mo., to Donald and Lois Fangel Dallefeld. He married Delma Henley June 2, 1961, in Big Spring, Texas.
Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years and retired as a master sergeant. He then worked as a pumper for 24 years, retiring in 2000. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Staked Plains Lodge No. 598 A.F.&A.M.

Survivors include his wife, Delma Dallefeld of Big Spring; one daughter, Debra Shumaker and husband John of Dallas; and two grandchildren.